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An improved method for determining microbially available phosphorus in drinking water

Microbially available phosphorus (MAP) is the labile phosphorus that is readily assimilated by microorganisms, which is linearly correlated to bacterial re-growth in drinking water in some regions. The conventional MAP bioassay for drinking water was originally developed by Markku based on the growth potential of Pseudomonas fluorescens P17 (P17). However, the bioassay bears some demerits, ...

Effects of 17β‐estradiol pollution on water microbial methane oxidation activity

17β‐estradiol (17β‐E2), one of natural estrogens widespread in the environment, has imposed a serious threat to the safety and function of aquatic ecosystems due to worsening pollution and high ...

Silver nanoparticles could pose risk to aquatic ecosystems

Silver nanoparticles are toxic to common bacteria at concentrations found in many aquatic environments across the globe, new research has found. Bacteria often form a key part of ecosystems and these impacts may be felt by the entire system, the ...